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By William Fischer, Jr., August 1, 2015
Vernon J. Baker Marker
SHOWN IN SOURCE-SPECIFIED ORDER
| On Main Street at 16th Street / Glenn Miller Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Main Street. |
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One of 7 African-Americans to receive the
Medal of Honor for WWII
Awarded January 13, 1997
Clarinda High School Graduate 1939
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his own life above and beyond the call of duty in . . . — — Map (db m87435) WM |
| On 16th Street / Glenn Miller Avenue (U.S. 71) south of Essie Davison Drive, on the left when traveling south. |
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POW / MIA
Duty • Honor • Sacrifice
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"America means freedom and there's no expression of freedom quite so sincere as music."
Major Glenn Miller
1Lt Vernon Baker . . . — — Map (db m88026) WM |
Jun. 15, 2024